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...-668-2768 (voice) Canada: Description Item Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge 360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper 720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper Glossy Paper Transparancies Print Head Power Protector Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes...
...-668-2768 (voice) Canada: Description Item Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge 360 dpi High Quality Coated Paper 720 dpi High Quality Coated Paper Glossy Paper Transparancies Print Head Power Protector Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Reference Guide for Improving Print Quality Owner's Manual * Brother MFC-9100 Series Software on floppy disks (Includes...
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..., to state. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will be returned to you for new products. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 9100C Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with... defect to the manufacturer's specifications for the Warranty Period that is given only to the enduse purchaser of Brother. For the name of your non working product, which shall become the property of the accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc.
..., to state. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will be returned to you for new products. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 9100C Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with... defect to the manufacturer's specifications for the Warranty Period that is given only to the enduse purchaser of Brother. For the name of your non working product, which shall become the property of the accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as Ink Cartridges, Print Heads, etc.
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... of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 ® vi LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) Damage to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, ink cartridges and print ...Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR...
... of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 ® vi LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) Damage to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, ink cartridges and print ...Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR...
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...1-1 MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-4 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-4 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Make sure you have the following items 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Paper 2-3 About Brother Paper ...2-3 Paper Specifications for Paper Cassette and Manual Feed Slot 2-4 Print Area 2-5 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette 2-6 Connecting the MFC 2-7 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-8 Important 2-9 Connections 2-12 Connecting...
...1-1 MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-4 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-4 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Make sure you have the following items 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Paper 2-3 About Brother Paper ...2-3 Paper Specifications for Paper Cassette and Manual Feed Slot 2-4 Print Area 2-5 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette 2-6 Connecting the MFC 2-7 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-8 Important 2-9 Connections 2-12 Connecting...
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...Instructions 20-4 Compilation and Publication Notice 20-6 Trademarks 20-6 21 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 21-1 Troubleshooting 21-1 Fax-Back System 21-1 Brother Home Page 21-1 Brother Bulletin Board 21-1 Error Messages 21-1 Document Jams and Paper Jams 21-4 Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit 21-4 ... the ADF Unit 21-4 Paper Jam 21-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 21-6 How to Improve Print Quality 21-10 Test Print 21-10 Cleaning the Print Head 21-10 Aligning Ink Cartridges 21-11 Turning Off Bi-directional Printing 21-12 Packing and Shipping the...
...Instructions 20-4 Compilation and Publication Notice 20-6 Trademarks 20-6 21 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 21-1 Troubleshooting 21-1 Fax-Back System 21-1 Brother Home Page 21-1 Brother Bulletin Board 21-1 Error Messages 21-1 Document Jams and Paper Jams 21-4 Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit 21-4 ... the ADF Unit 21-4 Paper Jam 21-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 21-6 How to Improve Print Quality 21-10 Test Print 21-10 Cleaning the Print Head 21-10 Aligning Ink Cartridges 21-11 Turning Off Bi-directional Printing 21-12 Packing and Shipping the...
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Routine Maintenance 21-14 Cleaning the Scanner 21-14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 21-15 Cleaning the Pick-up Roller 21-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 21-16 For Customer Service 21-19 22 Glossary 22-1 23 Specifications 23-1 Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-2 Printing 23-2 Controller 23-2 Print Media 23-3 Index ...I-1 Remote Retrieual Access Card R-1 xvi TABLE OF CONTENTS
Routine Maintenance 21-14 Cleaning the Scanner 21-14 Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen 21-15 Cleaning the Pick-up Roller 21-16 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 21-16 For Customer Service 21-19 22 Glossary 22-1 23 Specifications 23-1 Product Description 23-1 Fax Specifications 23-1 Printer Specifications 23-2 Printing 23-2 Controller 23-2 Print Media 23-3 Index ...I-1 Remote Retrieual Access Card R-1 xvi TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 One Touch Keys These 8 ... LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) LCD displays messages to help you set and operate your MFC. 6 Ink Empty Indicator Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is empty. 7 Resolution Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected. 8... same fax to print a quick reference Help List. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up one step in the MFC. Set Stores a function setting in function procedure. 1-2 INTRODUCTION The Help List shows how to program functions, register ...
MFC 9100C Control Panel Overview 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 One Touch Keys These 8 ... LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) LCD displays messages to help you set and operate your MFC. 6 Ink Empty Indicator Blinks when ink cartridge is low and stays lit when ink is empty. 7 Resolution Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected. 8... same fax to print a quick reference Help List. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up one step in the MFC. Set Stores a function setting in function procedure. 1-2 INTRODUCTION The Help List shows how to program functions, register ...
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... function mode. Color Copy Makes a full-color copy. 13 Facsimile Keys: Tel-index Lets you look up numbers stored in autodial numbers. MFC. Start Brightness Lets you select. memory, and then resets and restores to temporarily change PC data) alternately. Paper Type Use this key to...Printer Keys: Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLine Use this key to be used as sending a fax. Ink Management Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. the whole image to turn the printer Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending on the ...
... function mode. Color Copy Makes a full-color copy. 13 Facsimile Keys: Tel-index Lets you look up numbers stored in autodial numbers. MFC. Start Brightness Lets you select. memory, and then resets and restores to temporarily change PC data) alternately. Paper Type Use this key to...Printer Keys: Enlarge/Reduce On/OffLine Use this key to be used as sending a fax. Ink Management Cleans the ink print heads and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing and ink cartridge. the whole image to turn the printer Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending on the ...
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... came with your warranty. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your MFC. Whenever you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Brother Color Suite (2 CD-ROMs) Bi-directional Parallel Cable Ink Cartridges Paper Cassette StartCard Owner's Manual Starter Coated Paper (Ink Jet Paper) Reference Guide for the correct item numbers. ASSEMBLY...
... came with your warranty. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may void your MFC. Whenever you have the following items: Telephone Line Cord Brother Color Suite (2 CD-ROMs) Bi-directional Parallel Cable Ink Cartridges Paper Cassette StartCard Owner's Manual Starter Coated Paper (Ink Jet Paper) Reference Guide for the correct item numbers. ASSEMBLY...
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... yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone line by keeping the power to your MFC, protect yourself by plugging in the power cord, the power goes on when you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. When you plug in the power cord). SET...the right side of the telephone line cord to a modular wall jack. s Operating the MFC before you want to move left to a telephone line. Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on the MFC and the other end to the jack on the power (by disconnecting the telephone line first...
... yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone line by keeping the power to your MFC, protect yourself by plugging in the power cord, the power goes on when you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. When you plug in the power cord). SET...the right side of the telephone line cord to a modular wall jack. s Operating the MFC before you want to move left to a telephone line. Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you turned on the MFC and the other end to the jack on the power (by disconnecting the telephone line first...
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... will cause stains, so wipe it clean before you place it down. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-9 Caution s The bottom of the ink cartridge. Important To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. We recommend that will need it up and out...). Be sure to right in the future when you . 3 Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in a safe place. Cartridge Clips Cover 4 Remove the yellow shipping cover (lift it in this order: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. 5...
... will cause stains, so wipe it clean before you place it down. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-9 Caution s The bottom of the ink cartridge. Important To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly. We recommend that will need it up and out...). Be sure to right in the future when you . 3 Open the ink cartridge covers by pressing the clips together as shown in a safe place. Cartridge Clips Cover 4 Remove the yellow shipping cover (lift it in this order: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta. 5...
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... Steps 5-7 to press down on the dial pad for each color, so the MFC can set automatically for approximately 6 minutes. The ink dot counter will be careful not to install each color ink cartridge. When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the MFC starts printing the test sheet. 2 - 10 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Make sure paper is...
... Steps 5-7 to press down on the dial pad for each color, so the MFC can set automatically for approximately 6 minutes. The ink dot counter will be careful not to install each color ink cartridge. When the MFC completes the cleaning cycle, the MFC starts printing the test sheet. 2 - 10 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Make sure paper is...
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...of installation. Caution s DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you install an ink cartridge in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may cause damage to use it is on the cartridge package. s If you do so, the ink may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will void your warranty. Attempting to ... you must clean the print head several colors. You can choose several times after you have installed the ink cartridges, check and make sure that the ink cartridges are concerned. The MFC starts printing Test Sheet No. 2. 13 Adjust the Vertical Alignment by pressing 2 . If you start...
...of installation. Caution s DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you install an ink cartridge in the MFC and use refilled cartridges may cause damage to use it is on the cartridge package. s If you do so, the ink may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will void your warranty. Attempting to ... you must clean the print head several colors. You can choose several times after you have installed the ink cartridges, check and make sure that the ink cartridges are concerned. The MFC starts printing Test Sheet No. 2. 13 Adjust the Vertical Alignment by pressing 2 . If you start...
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... If you got an error message NEAR EMPTY or INK EMPTY, you will not print faxes on paper. If you may need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Chapter 21, Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance.) USING MFC AS PRINTER 13 - 5 Priority Key When you press... Priority again. Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the memory until you ...
... If you got an error message NEAR EMPTY or INK EMPTY, you will not print faxes on paper. If you may need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate color. (See Chapter 21, Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance.) USING MFC AS PRINTER 13 - 5 Priority Key When you press... Priority again. Simultaneous Printing/Fax Your MFC can clear data remaining in the memory until you ...
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...Print button to create full colors. The method used . to create full colors and the MFC uses four colors-Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black-to start printing the test page. ...MFC prints by moving speed of the print head may not be stable due to temperature changes, etc., and the printed vertical line may not be reduced to print the test page and check if any dots are missing or ink cartridges... are empty. If the test print shows a problem, you see problems on the monitor for the MFC. The PC monitor uses the three primary ...
...Print button to create full colors. The method used . to create full colors and the MFC uses four colors-Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black-to start printing the test page. ...MFC prints by moving speed of the print head may not be stable due to temperature changes, etc., and the printed vertical line may not be reduced to print the test page and check if any dots are missing or ink cartridges... are empty. If the test print shows a problem, you see problems on the monitor for the MFC. The PC monitor uses the three primary ...
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...Your Paper Size setting may Change either paper in Polled Waiting mode. Close cassette cover or install cassette properly. MFC is not in not match the size of the ink cartridges is not installed properly. Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call Telephone Company to poll a fax... machine that is out of ink. If you see MACHINE ERROR AF (or AE), stop operation and call again. ...
...Your Paper Size setting may Change either paper in Polled Waiting mode. Close cassette cover or install cassette properly. MFC is not in not match the size of the ink cartridges is not installed properly. Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call Telephone Company to poll a fax... machine that is out of ink. If you see MACHINE ERROR AF (or AE), stop operation and call again. ...
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Call Brother Customer Service. Set up . Re-install the ink, seating it out, then close the scanner cover again. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 21 - 3 SET CARTRIDGES An ink cartridge is busy. Order a new ink cartridge. (See page ii.) NO RESPONSE/BUSY The number you see any jammed paper or other ...ink cartridges is not programmed. again. Press the Scanner Cover Release Button and lift the scanner cover. If the MFC cannot reset itself and return to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is running out of paper or paper clip, etc. Please call Brother...
Call Brother Customer Service. Set up . Re-install the ink, seating it out, then close the scanner cover again. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 21 - 3 SET CARTRIDGES An ink cartridge is busy. Order a new ink cartridge. (See page ii.) NO RESPONSE/BUSY The number you see any jammed paper or other ...ink cartridges is not programmed. again. Press the Scanner Cover Release Button and lift the scanner cover. If the MFC cannot reset itself and return to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is running out of paper or paper clip, etc. Please call Brother...
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... with your MFC is between 50º F to 95º F. If the copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). 21 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cartridges are fresh. Cartridge expiration dates are not dirty with ink mist. The...
... with your MFC is between 50º F to 95º F. If the copy looks bad, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). 21 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cartridges are fresh. Cartridge expiration dates are not dirty with ink mist. The...
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The MFC prints a sample page. Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press Function , 2 , 2 . 2.VERTICAL ALIGN 2 Press Start . Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. 360 DPI ADJUST ENTER NO.(1-9) 3 Using the dial pad, enter the level... page 21-10.) 6 Press Stop to assure best print quality. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you to check and align the ink cartridges to exit. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 21 - 11...
The MFC prints a sample page. Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you start the alignment procedure. 1 Press Function , 2 , 2 . 2.VERTICAL ALIGN 2 Press Start . Study the alignment page and decide which sample numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 360 and 720 dpi. 360 DPI ADJUST ENTER NO.(1-9) 3 Using the dial pad, enter the level... page 21-10.) 6 Press Stop to assure best print quality. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you to check and align the ink cartridges to exit. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 21 - 11...
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...shipment. Otherwise, the print head will void your manual) into the carton. WARNING Damage caused to your MFC by failure to locate the shipping cover, do not remove the ink cartridges before moving and shipping will be damaged, voiding your warranty. 7 Place additional parts (such as manual and...(such as your warranty. 4 Remove the paper cassette and pack them. 5 Remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the yellow shipping cover that either the yellow shipping cover or the ink cartridges be in the original carton with the original packing material. Caution If you are unable to...
...shipment. Otherwise, the print head will void your manual) into the carton. WARNING Damage caused to your MFC by failure to locate the shipping cover, do not remove the ink cartridges before moving and shipping will be damaged, voiding your warranty. 7 Place additional parts (such as manual and...(such as your warranty. 4 Remove the paper cassette and pack them. 5 Remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the yellow shipping cover that either the yellow shipping cover or the ink cartridges be in the original carton with the original packing material. Caution If you are unable to...